The Government has approved construction of Ihithe-Ndunyu Njeru Road that will connect Nyandarua and Nyeri counties.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said move would reduce travel time and facilitate trade.

He vowed to continue advocating for national unity and development as he advised youthful leaders in Mt Kenya region to shun divisive politics. He asked leaders from the region to unite, rally behind President William Ruto and support him to deliver to Kenyans.

He spoke yesterdaywhen he visited families affected by heavy rains and windstorms in Kinangop constituency in Nyandarua county, which caused massive destruction rendering many homeless.

The DP delivered assorted items to the displaced families, including foodstuff and mattresses, blankets and iron sheets to assist them reconstruct their houses and livelihoods.

The DP responded to the humanitarian crisis that occurred on Monday night.

The families mainly at Bongo, Mukiri, Kagera-ini and Ndogonye villages were rendered homeless by the disaster, which also wreaked havoc on crops resulting from the heavy rains and strong winds.

“Although the damage is huge, I am happy that there were no casualties. No one died or was injured during the calamity,” he said.